Chapter 6

Brandon smiled. “It’s actually easier in the saddle because you can shift your weight better and really lean. Try some figure eights and then we’ll go out on the trail.”

Five minutes later, they were on the dirt road that led them past the store. Celeste came out on the store’s front porch, the phone in one hand, a coffee cup in the other. Wit ambled over to her, looking for apples.

After introductions, Celeste chatted with them. “You’re at JC? Is Rhonda Dermast still teaching there?”

“Yeah, she teaches Intro to Zoology and a few labs. And I think she’s in charge of the equestrian club. How do you know her?” Ramon asked.

“We were at University of Florida together in the veterinarian program.” Celeste’s face tightened. Brandon recognized the regret she felt at leaving school.

Ramon patted Wit’s neck. “Are you still studying?”